No-show at Sixers' media day Harden did not show up for the 76ers' official media day Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Impact Given that Harden has been at odds with the organization -- in particular, GM Daryl Morey -- for the last few months, his absence shouldn't come as a major surprise. Harden has openly pushed to be traded for much of the summer, naming the Los Angeles Clippers as his preferred destination. Thus far, there doesn't seem to be much traction toward dealing the star guard, so this situation will be worth closely monitoring throughout the preseason. If a resolution is not reached before Opening Night, it's entirely possible that Harden could sit out games, though it would be a risky strategy that could ultimately cost him his ability to become a free agent next summer.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE